Legendary Willie Nelson Snags Gershwin Prize

By • January 11, 2016 0 700
Willie Nelson and Cyndi Lauperat the Nov. 18 concert for Willie Nelson at DAR Constitution Hall. | Shawn Miller

The Library of Congress awarded 82-year-old Willie Nelson, country music singer and songwriter, the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song — its top musical award. Nelson is the seventh recipient of the prize. A stirring musical tribute was held Nov. 18 at DAR Constitution Hall.

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